Associate Veterinarian – Central Virginia

DVM Focus; Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

CE allowance

Professional dues covered

Licensing dues

Job summary

DVM Focus is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our Central Virginia practice. We offer mentorship and strong clinical support for both new graduates and experienced vets, with flexible scheduling and a team-focused environment.

We provide medical, surgical, and dental services for small animals, using modern diagnostics and equipment to ensure compassionate, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Virginia veterinary license.
• Commitment to compassionate, high-quality small animal medicine.
• New graduates and experienced veterinarians are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical, surgical, and dental care for small animal patients.
• Collaborate with an experienced, supportive team in a mentorship-focused environment.
• Utilize modern diagnostics and equipment to diagnose and treat patients.

Education

DVM or VMD degree

Virginia veterinary license

Job description

A full-service companion animal hospital in Central Virginia is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join its established team. This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced veterinarian or a recent graduate looking for mentorship and strong clinical support.

The practice is committed to compassionate, state-of-the-art medicine and provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for small animal patients.

What to Expect

Flexible scheduling with your personal time protected.
Scheduling can be tailored to the veterinarian’s availability, with no on‑call or late‑night expectations.

Strong support for your medicine.
An excellent staff‑to‑doctor ratio allows veterinarians to focus on their patients while working alongside an experienced and supportive team.

Modern diagnostics and patient care.
The hospital provides comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, medical, surgical, and dental services. Available equipment and capabilities include:

• Digital dental radiography


• Digital radiography


• Ultrasound


• Multiparameter anesthesia monitoring


• Fluid pumps and patient‑warming equipment


• Ventilator


• Paperless medical records

Mentorship available.
The team is prepared to support an experienced veterinarian while also providing mentorship to a recent graduate who wants to continue developing clinically.

Compensation & Benefits

• $120,000–$150,000 base salary


• Production compensation


• Sign‑on bonus up to $60,000


• Health insurance


• Dental insurance


• Vision insurance


• 401(k) and retirement benefits


• Generous paid time off


• Paid holidays


• Continuing education allowance


• Professional growth opportunities


• Veterinary licensing and professional dues covered


• Partnership opportunities

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution


• Valid Virginia veterinary license


• Commitment to compassionate, high‑quality small animal medicine


• New graduates and experienced veterinarians are welcome

DVM Focus Reference ID: DF-7388